Example : The highest levels of intoxication can be life-threatening, producing delirium, coma, atonic bladder and cardiac arrhythmias.
Synonyms :
Awkward, Unwieldy, Gauche, Ungainly, Fumbling, Inapt
Word Example from TV Shows :
Maybe he was too busy
writing CLUMSY penis metaphors
(The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 1)
Maybe he was too busy
writing CLUMSY penis metaphors
(The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 1)
Gauche :
i ngathët
Synonyms :
Awkward, Gawky, Inelegant, Graceless, Ungraceful, Ungainly, Maladroit, Klutzy, Inept, Lacking in social grace(s), Unsophisticated, Uncultured, Uncultivated, Unrefined, Raw, Inexperienced, Unworldly
Awkward, Gawky, Inelegant, Graceless, Ungraceful, Ungainly, Maladroit, Klutzy, Inept, Lacking in social grace(s), Unsophisticated, Uncultured, Uncultivated, Unrefined, Raw, Inexperienced, Unworldly
English Meaning :
(Adjective : Lacking social polish)
(Adjective : Lacking social polish)
Example : How gauche I was to say what I thought and wanted!
How gauche I was to say what I thought and wanted!
Ham-fisted :
i ngathët
Klutz :
i ngathët
Synonyms :
Stumblebum, Butterfingers, Oaf, Schlub, Galoot, Lug, Lummox, Boor, Ape
Stumblebum, Butterfingers, Oaf, Schlub, Galoot, Lug, Lummox, Boor, Ape
English Meaning :
(Noun : (Yiddish)
Example : You see, I am a bit of a klutz when it comes to the kitchen, and at dinner-parties and family gatherings am usually demoted to corkscrew attendant so I can't get my hands on anything other people might have to eat.
You see, I am a bit of a klutz when it comes to the kitchen, and at dinner-parties and family gatherings am usually demoted to corkscrew attendant so I can't get my hands on anything other people might have to eat.
Poky :
i ngathët
Synonyms :
One-horse, Jerkwater, Pokey, Jail, Slammer, Gaol, Pokey, Jailhouse, Clink
One-horse, Jerkwater, Pokey, Jail, Slammer, Gaol, Pokey, Jailhouse, Clink
English Meaning :
(Noun : A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
(Adjective : Wasting time)
(Noun : A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
(Adjective : Wasting time)
Example : Here we are, though, in a poky room that slopes quite dramatically towards the door.
Here we are, though, in a poky room that slopes quite dramatically towards the door.
Shiftless :
i ngathët
Synonyms :
Lazy, Idle, Indolent, Slothful, Lethargic, Lackadaisical, Spiritless, Apathetic, Feckless, Good-for-nothing, Worthless, Unambitious, Unenterprising
Lazy, Idle, Indolent, Slothful, Lethargic, Lackadaisical, Spiritless, Apathetic, Feckless, Good-for-nothing, Worthless, Unambitious, Unenterprising
English Meaning :
(Adjective : )
Example : The first part of this debate occurs between the engineer and a feisty middle-aged woman who runs the local cafe, the second between this hardworking woman and her shiftless husband.
The first part of this debate occurs between the engineer and a feisty middle-aged woman who runs the local cafe, the second between this hardworking woman and her shiftless husband.
Ungainly :
i ngathët
Synonyms :
Awkward, Clumsy
English Meaning :
(Adjective : Lacking grace in movement or posture)
(Adjective : Lacking grace in movement or posture)
Example : But there was also a beauty in the ungainly awkwardness but obvious enthusiasm of the supporting roles.
But there was also a beauty in the ungainly awkwardness but obvious enthusiasm of the supporting roles.
Word Example from TV Shows :
Who could possibly have any experience
managing such a massive, UNGAINLY beast?
(Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 10)
Who could possibly have any experience
managing such a massive, UNGAINLY beast?
(Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 10)
Unready :
i ngathët
English Meaning :
(Adjective : )
Example : ‘Transferring power’ on a meaningless date to an unready government will similarly betray their hopes.
‘Transferring power’ on a meaningless date to an unready government will similarly betray their hopes.
Unwieldy :
i ngathët
Synonyms :
Cumbersome, Clumsy, Unmanageable
Cumbersome, Clumsy, Unmanageable
English Meaning :
(Adjective : Difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape)
(Adjective : Difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape)
Example : He admitted the CFP was a ÔÇÿvery unwieldy piece of legislationÔÇÖ but insisted that progress was being made.
He admitted the CFP was a ÔÇÿvery unwieldy piece of legislationÔÇÖ but insisted that progress was being made.
